simplifying fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the simplest form of 14/35?

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1/5

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What is the simplest form of 11/99?

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1/9

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What is the simplest form of 5/20?

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1/4

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What is the simplest form of 18/36?

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1/2

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What is the simplest form of 4/16?

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1/4

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How do you find the greatest common factor (GCF) of two numbers?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides both numbers without leaving a remainder.

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What is the GCF of 14 and 35?

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7

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What is the GCF of 11 and 99?

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11